| Series |
Geological Survey (U.S.). Professional paper, 466
Geological Survey professional paper ; 466. ^A16492
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| Contents |
Abstract -- Introduction -- Method of study -- Definitions and symbols -- Geography -- Shadow Mountain fan -- Geology -- Geomorphology -- Modern washes -- Abandoned washes -- Origin of washes -- Desert payment -- Origin of pavement -- Pediment -- Origin of the Shadow Mountain fan -- Fan east of Alkali Flat -- Fans surrounding hills near Devils Hole -- Bat Mountain fan -- Fans east of Greenwater Range -- Fans in Greenwater Valley -- Death Valley fans -- Characteristics of fans -- Size and relation to pediments -- Fan-building washes -- Washes heading on a fan -- Conclusions -- References cited -- Index. |
| Abstract |
A survey and interpretation of some aspects of desert geomorphology. |
| Local note | Joyner- FOR JOYNER LIBRARY HOLDINGS OF THE SERIES, GEOLOGICAL SURVEY PROFESSIONAL PAPER, SEARCH BY CALL NUMBER QE75 .P9. |
| General note | "A survey and interpretation of some aspects of desert geomorphology." |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (page 59) and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Denny, Charles Storrow, 1911- Alluvial fans in the Death Valley region, California and Nevada. Washington, U.S. Govt. Print. Off., 1965 |
| Other title | Death Valley region. |
| LCCN | gs 65000198 |
| Govt. docs number |
I 19.16:466 |
